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Florida Gov. Rick Scott visited The Observer Group’s downtown Sarasota office Monday to answer questions for its editorial board about his agenda for the upcoming legislative session.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 12, 2011
FULL STORY: Gov. Scott says jobs will solve Florida's problems

Florida Gov. Rick Scott's visit to the Observer Group prompted discussion on economic growth, the importance of jobs and Scott's intention to reduce state taxes.

  • East County
  • News
Hunter's 7th birthday
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • February 25, 2020
Happy birthday, Hunter!

Hunter the service dog turned 7 last week.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Zara Barrie |
  • May 30, 2014
Factory Girl: Triple the Style

Factory Girl: Triple the Style

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • March 1, 2017
Sarasota business, education community welcomes Superintendent Bowden

Members of the Education Foundation of Sarasota County, the Argus Foundation and the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce host reception for Superintendent Todd Bowden.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • March 16, 2016
People with Purpose: Kelvin Cooper

People with Purpose: Kelvin Cooper

  • Black Tie
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 30, 2011
News Briefs 03.31.11

The Lakewood Ranch Mom's Group recently donated new toys, crafts and baby items to be used by patients at All Children's Hospital.

  • East County
  • News
Richard Russell and Victor DeRenzi at the Salute to the Stars luncheon March 21.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • May 20, 2014
Sarasota Opera's DeRenzi and Russell sign new contracts

Maestro Victor DeRenzi signs a 10-year contract and Executive Director Richard Russell signs a seven-year contract with Sarasota Opera.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota High School Jeff Hradek during his final commencement ceremony as Principal last month.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • July 18, 2016
Hradek to retire before end of summer

Sarasota High School Principal Jeff Hradek will retire before the start of the new school year.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Fitness leader Sherry Fidellr will be leaving the Recreation Center at the end of the season after 20 years.
  • By Molly Schechter |
  • January 8, 2014
New year brings fitness options for Longboaters

This column heads into its 17th year with its most news ever about fitness classes. There is an exciting array of new formats, teachers and time periods at both the Longboat Key Education Center and Bayfront Park Recreation Center.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Winafred Schoeffler has been playing bridge for about 60 years and teaching it for 12.  St. Boniface hosts a bridge class and playing 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Thursdays.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • January 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : St. Boniface Rally Day

Members of various clubs and groups at St. Boniface Episcopal Church hosted Rally Day Sunday, Jan. 27 in the courtyard to show off what activities the church has to offer. The church has nearly 50 groups ranging from yoga, bridge, bible study, various volunteer service projects and even a conversational Spanish club. "This is a sort of welcome for our new rector Rev. John C. N. Hall to show him what we have and so new parishioners can see what is going on and for ministries to open themselves up to new people," said Director of Stewardship Betsie Danner.

  • Siesta Key
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Anna Brugmann Jane Forsyth and Arny Berger of Lexington, Mass., were visiting Sarasota for five days and wanted to see the Marc Chagall exhibit at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens. The exhibit pairs fine art with horticulture.
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • April 27, 2017
Growth blooms at Selby

The Sarasota institution sees an uptick in visitors and revenue with its new strategy to attract visitors and keep them returning.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Senior middle infielder Nicolas Torres receives individual hitting instruction from Oscar Despada and Michael Rivera.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • September 16, 2015
FIBA offers elite level training

The Florida International Baseball Academy is now enrolling students for both the fall and spring seasons.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Ten-year-old Sarah Cripe typically drives between 45 and 50 mph when she's solo go-kart racing.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 6, 2014
Fast track

Ten-year-old Sarah Cripe began solo go-kart racing last summer.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
St. Armands Circle Park is home to many festivals including a Taste of St. Armands, pictured here. File photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • May 10, 2017
St. Armands Seafood and Music Festival to premiere later this month

The festival will take place on May 20 and 21.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Shannon Duvall. Courtesy photo.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • March 26, 2013
New College names Shannon Duvall as vice president for advancement

Shannon Duvall will be responsible for all aspects of the fundraising program, including major and planned giving, the annual fund and an ongoing capital campaign called the New College Promise.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The board will decide once again whether to approve the ODP at an upcoming meeting, along with an application for a special-exception use of the chapel property and a site-plan amendment.
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 16, 2011
P&Z to re-dial cell tower ODP

Jim Eatrides and Kevin Barile have agreed to submit detailed construction plans as part of their applications to bring a 150-foot tower to the Longboat Island Chapel property.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • July 14, 2010
Lucky Pelican plans sizzling Bayou Blast

The event will raise money to help seabirds affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

  • East County
  • News
Jessica and Gerrid Smith traveled to Ethiopia twice to complete the adoption process. They returned home with Elijah in July. Courtesy photo.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • September 14, 2011
Lakewood couple completes family with adopted son

On June 28, Lakewood Ranch residents Jessica and Gerrid Smith boarded a plane for Africa. They returned from Ethiopia with their adopted son, whom they have named Elijah.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
A beachfront unit at the Colony Beach and Tennis Resort is in bad shape.
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • May 23, 2018
Beachfront units can be fixed, owner says

Blake Fleetwood, a beachfront unit owner at the site of the former Colony Beach and Tennis Resort, said that a property appraiser valued his property at a price that gives the investor authority to fix his property.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The house at 8155 Midnight Pass Road was built in 1986. It has six bedrooms, six baths, a pool and 6,273 square feet.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 26, 2021
Siesta Key house sells for $4.2 million

These are the top transactions in the Sarasota area from July 12-16.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
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